Lynk Reach was successful in its application for almost £50,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to promote the heritage aspect of sports within Newham's diverse communities, and their relevance to the Olympic Games.

This project is now completed with bespoke programmes for schools and community groups. The programmes aimed to:

chart the history of sports in the countries represented by Newham’s diverse communities and see how many of these evolved into Olympic sports
look at other sports and games played in the past
increase participation and interest of children, and their families from diverse communities in sports in Newham.
increase knowledge of sports heritage within Newham's communities
Participating schools were:
Curwen, Drew, Manor, New City, Portway, St Lukes, Southern Road, Tollgate, Upton Cross, Lister Community School

Participating community groups were:
Aanchall, Breaking Through, Community Links, Newham United FC, Reloaded, Sahaliaan and Friends

Each participating school and group had a bespoke programme. Local communities were engaged and enthusiastic.
The workshops were sports-based but also capture history, culture and fashion within a heritage context. Each participating school hosted an Olympics Day in Summer 2006 term.

Events included:

The launch of Our Sporting Lives Project – a sell-out cultural showcase involving Newham and London-wide communities
Free tickets to Ambassadors Charity match at West Ham on 23 May 2006 between Newham United and Globe Town Rangers –KO 7.30pm – entry by leaflet
A free Mini – Olympics over half term for young people – bring a leaflet and come along
A free Heritage Olympic Walk and picnic for the whole family on 18 June 2006 – Noon to 4pm
A free Olympic Sports Day for Women on 1 July 2006 – free tickets, in advance only
An Olympic Sports Day for participating schools and parents/carers and friends on 3 July 2006.
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OSL Teachers Resource Pack

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